Industrial Engineering And Production Management MCQ Questions & Answers

31

In the Emerson efficiency plan, a worker receives only his daily wage and no bonus is paid till his efficiency reaches

A) 50% B) 66.67% C) 75% D) 80%

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

In the Emerson efficiency plan, a worker receives only his daily wage and no bonus is paid till his efficiency reaches 66.67%

32

String diagram is used

A) For checking the relative values of various layouts B) When a group of workers are working at a place C) Where processes require the operator to be moved from one place to another D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

String diagram is one of the useful and simplest techniques of method study.
It can be defined as a scale model on which a thread is used to trace the path or movements of man and materials during a specified sequence of events.
It can also be stated that string diagram in a special form of flow diagram.

33

In micro-motion study, therblig is described by

A) A symbol B) An event C) An activity D) Standard symbol and colour

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

In micro-motion study, therblig is described by Standard symbol and colour

34

Work study comprises following main techniques

A) Method study and work measurement B) Method study and time study C) Time study and work measurement D) Method study and job evaluation

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Work study comprises following main techniques Method study and work measurement

35

The main advantage of line organisation, is

A) Effective command and control B) Defined responsibilities at all levels C) Rigid discipline in the organisation D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The main advantage of line organisation is its
- Effective command and control
- Defined responsibilities at all levels
- Rigid discipline in the organisation

36

Which of the following wage incentive plan guarantees minimum wage to a worker and bonus is paid for the fixed percentage of time saved?

A) Halsey plan B) Gantt plan C) Rowan plan D) Emerson's efficiency plan

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Halsey plan wage incentive plan guarantees minimum wage to a worker and bonus is paid for the fixed percentage of time saved

37

In Lincoln plan (one type of group incentive plan), the amount of the profit which an employee receives in addition to the guaranteed basic pay/wages, is based on:

A) A standard rating system B) A merit rating system C) A job evaluation system D) His individual performance

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

In Lincoln plan (one type of group incentive plan), the amount of the profit which an employee receives in addition to the guaranteed basic pay/wages, is based on A merit rating system

38

String diagram is used when

A) Team of workers is working at a place B) Material handling is to be done C) Idle time is to be reduced D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

String diagram is one of the useful and simplest techniques of method study.
It can be defined as a scale model on which a thread is used to trace the path or movements of man and materials during a specified sequence of events.

39

"Travel Charts" are used to

A) Analyze material handling B) Determine inventory control difficulties C) Plan material handling procedure and routes D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The chart which gives an estimate about the amount of materials handling between various work stations is known as "Travel Chart".
The aim in the construction of Travel Chart is to decide such a layout where overall materials handling function is performed at a minimum cost.

40

The product layout

A) Lowers overall manufacturing time B) Requires less space for placing machines C) Utilizes machine and labour better D) All of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The product layout
- Lowers overall manufacturing time
- Requires less space for placing machines
- Utilizes machine and labour better

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